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Glycogen is a branched chain polymer of `alpha`-D-glucose units in which chain is formed by `C_(1)-C_(4)` glycosidic linkage whereas branching occurs by the formation of `C_(1)-C_(6)` glycosidic linkage. Structure of glycogen is similar to______________ .

A

Amylose

B

Amylopectin

C

Cellulose

D

Glucose

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MODERN PUBLICATION-BIOMOLECULES-Multiple Choice Questions Level - II Comprehensive Qs
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  2. A peptide hormone is :

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  4. Which of the following polymer is stored in the liver of animals ?

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  6. Which of the following acids is a vitamin ?

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  9. The relation between the nucleotide triplets and the amino acids is ca...

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  10. The chemical messangers produced in ductless glands are called :

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  11. The hormone which is secreted in the pancreas and controls the metabol...

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  12. Which of the following is a protein ?

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  13. Which amino acid has no asymmetic carbon atom ?

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  14. Phospholipids are esters of glycerol with

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  15. Which functional group participates in disulphide bond formation in pr...

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  16. Cellulose is not digestible by human beings due to the absence of a ce...

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  18. Glucose does not react with

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  19. Glucose and fructose can be distinguished by

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  20. Glucose when reduced with HI and red phosphorus gives

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